Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Prgramme Mdule fr Infectin Preventin and Cntrl leading t Level 5 FETAC Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 1
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Intrductin This prgramme mdule may be delivered as a standalne mdule leading t certificatin in a FETAC minr award. It may als be delivered as part f an verall validated prgramme leading t a Level 5 FETAC Certificate. The teacher/tutr shuld familiarise themselves with the infrmatin cntained in Crk Educatin and Training Bard prgramme descriptr fr the relevant validated prgramme prir t delivering this prgramme mdule. The prgramme mdule is structured as fllws: 1. Title f Prgramme Mdule. FETAC Cmpnent Title and Cde 3. Duratin in hurs 4. Credit Value f FETAC Cmpnent 5. Status 6. Special Requirements 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule 9. Learning Outcmes 10. Indicative Cntent 11. Assessment a. Assessment Technique(s) b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Technique(s) c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities 1. Grading 13. Learner Marking Sheet(s), including Assessment Criteria Integrated Delivery and Assessment The teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate the delivery f cntent where an verlap between cntent f this prgramme mdule and ne r mre ther prgramme mdules is identified. This prgramme mdule will facilitate the learner t develp the academic and vcatinal language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant t the themes and cntent f the mdule. Likewise the teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate assessment where there is an pprtunity t facilitate a learner t prduce ne piece f assessment evidence which demnstrates the learning utcmes frm mre than ne prgramme mdule. The integratin f the delivery and assessment f level 5 Cmmunicatins and level 5 Mathematics mdules with that f ther level 5 mdules is specifically encuraged, as apprpriate. Indicative Cntent The indicative cntent in Sectin 10 des nt cver all teaching pssibilities. The teacher/tutr is encuraged t be creative in devising and implementing ther appraches, as apprpriate. The use f examples is there t prvide suggestins. The teacher/tutr is free t use ther examples, as apprpriate. The indicative cntent ensures all learning utcmes are addressed but it may nt Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 fllw the same sequence as that in which the learning utcmes are listed in Sectin 9. It is the teacher s/tutr s respnsibility t ensure that all learning utcmes are included in the delivery f this prgramme mdule. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 3
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 1. Title f Prgramme Mdule Infectin Preventin and Cntrl. Cmpnent Name and Cde Infectin Preventin and Cntrl Cde 5N3734 3. Duratin in Hurs 150 Hurs (typical learner effrt, t include bth directed and self directed learning) 4. Credit Value 15 Credits 5. Status This prgramme mdule may be cmpulsry r ptinal within the cntext f the validated prgramme. Please refer t the relevant prgramme descriptr, Sectin 9 Prgramme Structure 6. Special Requirements The prvider must have all f the fllwing in place t ffer this award: 1. Access t a hspital/health care area with up t date equipment, fixtures and fittings, cleaning agents and materials, disinfectants, antiseptics, sterilisers, waste dispsal, linen segregatin, persnal prtective equipment and a current Infectin Preventin and Cntrl manual. 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule This prgramme mdule aims t equip the learner with the knwledge, skills and cmpetence t prevent and/r manage utbreaks f infectin and t recgnize their rle in the preventin f infectin in a health care setting. 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule T facilitate the learner develp an understanding f the imprtance f infectin preventin and cntrl in the prvisin f a healthy envirnment fr patients, staff and visitrs; T assist learners develp an understanding f the principles f infectin, the factrs that cntribute t healthcare assciated infectins, their preventin & utbreak management; T enable learners gain an appreciatin f the rle f the Infectin Preventin and Cntrl team in the preventin and management f infectin in healthcare settings & their rle in plicy frmatin; T assist learners acquire knwledge f the standard precautins & practical skills required t decntaminate equipment t include terminal cleaning, segregatin f all healthcare waste & linen, the management f spillages, safe sharps dispsal and the rle f single use items. T enable the learner manage inculatin & accidental expsure t bld & bdily fluids and understand the need fr reprting such incidences and the rle f the ccupatinal health; T assist the learner t develp the academic and vcatinal language, literacy and numeracy skills related t infectin preventin and cntrl thrugh the medium f the indicative cntent; T enable the learner t take respnsibility fr his/her wn learning. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 4
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 9. Learning Outcmes f Level 5Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 Learners will be able t: 1. Explain the basic principles f infectin and the applicatin f standard precautins in relatin t infectin cntrl, t include the significance f an Area f Infectin Cntrl. Discuss the imprtance f infectin preventin and cntrl in the healthcare area, in prviding a healthy envirnment fr patients, staff and visitrs 3. Summarise the varius types f micr rganisms, the elements required fr the grwth, spread and subsequent infectin prcess, t include direct and indirect cntact, knwledge f the chain f infectin and the need fr vigilance and safe practice at all times 4. Analyse the predispsing factrs t the develpment f healthcare-acquired infectins t include cntact precautins, respiratry precautins and enteric precautins 5. Discuss the rle and functins f the lcal infectin cntrl team members, t include lcal plicy in relatin t dress, staff health and travel assciated infectins 6. Investigate the terms cleaning, disinfectin and sterilisatin t include cleaning standards, prcedures and frequencies while paying special attentin t decntaminatin f equipment, including patient care equipment 7. Identify the main bld brne viruses which pse a threat and the methds that prevent the spread f infectins 8. Examine the rle f antibitics and the imprtance f crrect and safe antibitic use t avid antibitic resistance 9. Differentiate between scial hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene and surgical hand hygiene t include the crrect use f alchl hand gels and the need fr gd persnal skin care and efficient hand washing 10. Implement the lcal terminal cleaning prcedure in a range f settings, such as an islatin rm, single use items and utbreak management 11. Apply apprpriate management f bld and bdy fluid spillages, t include plicies fr dealing with clean and siled linen, the dispsal f sharps and the crrect management fllwing inculatin, injury r accidental expsure t bld and bdy fluids. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 5
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 10. Indicative Cntent This sectin prvides suggestins fr prgramme cntent but is nt intended t be prescriptive. The prgramme mdule can be delivered thrugh classrm based learning activities, grup discussins, ne-t-ne tutrials, field trips, case studies, rle play and ther suitable activities, as apprpriate. Sectin 1 : Principles f Infectin (SLOs 1,,3,4,8) Facilitate the learner t explain the basic principles f infectin fr example: (SLO 1) hw disease is transmitted and the preventin f disease transmissin; apply the Standard Precautins in relatin t infectin cntrl fr example, hand hygiene; respiratry hygiene; PPE; ccupatinal expsure management including sharps; management f care equipment; safe waste dispsal; safe care f linen including unifrms; cntrl f envirnment. cnsider the significance f an Area f Infectin Cntrl fr example, the Infectin Preventin and Cntrl Manual. Facilitate the learner t discuss the imprtance f infectin preventin and cntrl in the healthcare area, in prviding a healthy envirnment fr patients, staff and visitrs fr example: (SLO ) preventin f cmplicatins; delayed wund healing; delayed discharge frm hspital; delay in return t wrk; impact n family & finances; increase expsure t aggressive antibitic therapy; develpment f antibitic resistance; increased financial cst f treatment f infectin; prevent develpment f healthcare-acquired-infectins; preventin f spread f infectin & crss infectin. Facilitate the learner t summarise the varius types f micr-rganisms fr example: (SLO 3) bacteria; virus; prin prtein; fungus; Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 6
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Helminths; Prtza Cnsider the elements required fr grwth fr example: Temperature; Misture; Nutrients; Ph; Oxygen; Energy; Carbn; Nitrgen; Inrganic ins. Cnsider the spread f micrbes fr example: blds, bdily fluids, secretins & excretins; vectrs; dressings; persnal care items; direct & indirect cntact; water; fd; air; eating and drinking utensils; cughing, sneezing, laughing, singing & talking. Include direct and indirect cntact. Cnsider the subsequent infectin prcess fr example, the chain f infectin: Agent; Reservir; Prtal f Exit; Mde f transmissin; Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 7
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Prtal f Entry; Susceptible hst. Include the need fr vigilance & safe practice at al times, fr example, the use f a screening mechanism such as Bwell s Scring System. Facilitate the learner t analysis the predispsing factrs t the develpment f healthcare-acquired infectins fr example: ( SLO 4) Over-crwding; Dirt; Damp; Pr training f staff in hygiene; Breakdwn f Infectin Preventin & Cntrl prcedures; Invasive devices; Severe underlying diseases; Malnurishment; Fllwing antibitic therapy; Expsure & prximity; Extremes f ages Regular intimate cntact; Breaches f the natural defence mechanisms. Cnsider cntact, respiratry and enteric precautins s i.e. the Transmissin Based Precautins. Facilitate the learner examine the rle f antibitics and the imprtance f crrect and safe antibitic use t avid antibitic resistance fr example: (SLO 8) avid frequent antibitic usage; crrect dse, frequency, rute; imprtance f cmpleting curse; crrect handling and strage f antibitics; keep antibitics in riginal cntainer with legible label; administered t the prescribed patient/client nly; Limit prescribing. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 8
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Sectin : Lcal Infectin Preventin and Cntrl Team & Decntaminatin SLO 5, 6,9,10 Facilitate the learner t discuss the rle and functin f the lcal infectin preventin and cntrl team members fr example: SLO 5 Assistant Directr f Nursing; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Cnsultant Micrbilgist; Registrars; Antimicrbial Pharmacist; Medical Labratry Scientist in Micrbilgy; Surveillance Specialist. Cnsider lcally devised plicies as they relate t dress, staff health & the travel assciated infectins. Enable the learner t: SLO 6 Investigate the terms cleaning, disinfectin and sterilisatin t include knwledge f when & why each methd is used, prvide examples f varius items f equipment in each decntaminatin level. Discuss methds apprpriate t each level and in keeping with lcally devised plicies; include cleaning standards, prcedures and frequencies while paying special attentin t decntaminatin f equipment, including patient care equipment as per the current Audit Tl s fr Mnitring Infectin Cntrl Standards & The Acute Hspitals Cleaning Manual as apprpriate. Facilitate the learner t Implement the lcal terminal cleaning prcedure in a range f settings, such as an islatin rm, and include fr example: ( SLO 10) knwledge f the current Standard Operating Prcedure; knwledge f when t cnduct a terminal clean; items t be gathered befre starting; recmmended prducts t be used; safe preparatin f the prduct; chice f PPEs; methd f cnducting a terminal clean; knwledge f crrect dispsal f linen, equipment & healthcare risk waste frm the rm; Cnsider the rle f single use items in the preventin f infectin and crss infectin; demnstrate knwledge f their rle in utbreak management t include duty & respnsibilities, reprting relatinship, lcal plicy. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 9
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Facilitate the learner t differentiate between scial hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene and surgical hand hygiene fr example: (SLO 9) when & why the different hand hygiene techniques are used; difference between techniques and duratin f perfrmance f each; cnsider the crrect use f alchl hand gels, when it is / is nt apprpriate t use; cnsider need fr gd persnal skin care fr example, drying thrughly, pat dry as apprpriate, use f misturiser; efficient hand washing fr example, using Ayliffe s Technique. Sectin 3 Bld Brne Viruses and the Management f Occupatinal Accident Expsures Facilitate the learner t Identify the main bld brne viruses which pse a threat fr example: (SLO 7) Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV/Aids. Cnsider Identificatin f the methds that prevent the spread f infectins fr example: handling infective material; hw lng the precautins apply; cleaning equipment; use f designated equipment; single rm; PPE; c-hrting patients; designated staff; frequency f cleaning patient s equipment & envirnment; Restricted visiting; Screening at risk patients/clients. Facilitate the learner t apply apprpriate management f bld and bdy fluid spillages fr example: (SLO 11) cntainment f spillages; spillage kits & cntents; Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 10
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 chlrine releasing agent t be use; strength f recmmended prduct used fr different types f spillages; preparatin f the prduct; safe usage f this prduct; cntraindicatins t the use f chlrine releasing prducts; PPE t be wrn; crrect technique when cleaning the area; use f dispsable items ; safe dispsal f items used. Cnsider plicies fr dealing with clean and siled linen fr example, include knwledge f the natinal clur cding system. Cnsider plicies fr dealing with the dispsal f sharps fr example: safe dispsal f sharps; items t be placed int a sharps bin; sealing a sharps bin; Cmpletin f a sharps bin s Label; Purpse and applicatin f the identificatin tag t sharps bin; Cllectin and safe dispsal f sharps bins. New needles plicy Cnsider plicies fr dealing with the crrect management fllwing inculatin, injury r accidental expsure t bld and bdy fluids fr example: Reprting injuries and expsure; first aid management; fllw up in A&E & Occupatinal Health as apprpriate; cmpletin f relevant mandatry frms. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 11
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 11. Assessment 11a. Assessment Techniques Skills Demnstratin 40% Learner Recrd 0% Examinatin Thery 40% 11b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Techniques In rder t ensure that the learner is facilitated t demnstrate the achievement f all learning utcmes frm the cmpnent specificatin; each learning utcme is mapped t an assessment technique(s). This mapping shuld nt restrict an assessr frm taking an integrated apprach t assessment. Learning Outcme 1. Explain the basic principles f infectin and the applicatin f standard precautins in relatin t infectin cntrl, t include the significance f an Area f Infectin Cntrl.. Discuss the imprtance f infectin preventin and cntrl in the healthcare area, in prviding a healthy envirnment fr patients, staff and visitrs. 3. Summarise the varius types f micr rganisms, the elements required fr the grwth, spread and subsequent infectin prcess, t include direct and indirect cntact, knwledge f the chain f infectin and the need fr vigilance and safe practice at all times. 4. Analyse the predispsing factrs t the develpment f healthcareacquired infectins t include cntact precautins, respiratry precautins and enteric precautins. 5. Discuss the rle and functins f the lcal infectin cntrl team members, t include lcal plicy in relatin t dress, staff health and travel assciated infectins. 6. Investigate the terms cleaning, disinfectin and sterilisatin t include cleaning standards, prcedures and frequencies while paying special attentin t decntaminatin f equipment, including patient care equipment. 7. Identify the main bld brne viruses which pse a threat and the methds that prevent the spread f infectins. Assessment Technique Thery Thery Examinatin- Examinatin- Examinatin- Thery Examinatin- thery Learner Recrd Skills Demnstratin Learner Recrd 8. Examine the rle f antibitics and the imprtance f crrect and Learner Recrd Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 1
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 safe antibitic use t avid antibitic resistance. 9. Differentiate between scial hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene and surgical hand hygiene t include the crrect use f alchl hand gels and the need fr gd persnal skin care and efficient hand washing. 10. Implement the lcal terminal cleaning prcedure in a range f settings, such as an islatin rm, single use items and utbreak management. 11. Apply apprpriate management f bld and bdy fluid spillages, t include plicies fr dealing with clean and siled linen, the dispsal f sharps and the crrect management fllwing inculatin, injury r accidental expsure t bld and bdy fluids. Skills Demnstratin Skills Demnstratin Skills Demnstratins Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 13
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 11c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities The assessr is required t devise assessment briefs and marking schemes, examinatin papers, marking schemes and utline slutins fr the Skills Demnstratin, Learner Recrd & Examinatin- Thery. In devising the assessment briefs & examinatin papers, care shuld be taken t ensure that the learner is given the pprtunity t shw evidence f achievement f ALL the learning utcmes. Assessment briefs may be designed t allw the learner t make use f a wide range f media in presenting assessment evidence, as apprpriate. Quality assured prcedures must be in place t ensure the reliability f learner evidence. Skill Demnstratin Weighting 40% The Skill Demnstratin will be cmpleted while the learner is n wrk experience placement r alternatively, during a simulated exercise and signed ff by the wrk place supervisr, a persn delegated by him/her r the mdule tutr. Evidence f Investigatin f the terms; cleaning, disinfectin and sterilisatin t include cleaning standards, prcedures and frequencies while paying special attentin t decntaminatin f equipment, including patient care equipment. (L.O. 6) Demnstrates the difference between scial hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene and surgical hand hygiene t include the crrect use f alchl hand gels and the need fr gd persnal skin care and efficient hand washing. ( L.O. 9) Implements the lcal terminal cleaning prcedure in a range f settings, such as an islatin rm, single use items and utbreak management. (L.O. 10) Demnstrates the applicatin f apprpriate management f bld and bdy fluid spillages, t include plicies fr dealing with clean and siled linen, the dispsal f sharps and the crrect management fllwing inculatin, injury r accidental expsure t bld and bdy fluids. (L.O. 11) Evidence fr this assessment technique may take the frm f written, audi, visual r digital evidence, r any cmbinatin f these (select as apprpriate). Any audi, vide r digital evidence must be prvided in a suitable frmat. All instructins fr the learner must be clearly utlined in an assessment brief. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 14
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Learner Recrd Weighting 0% The Learner Recrd will be maintained by the student thrughut delivery f the mdule A clear summary f the rle and functins f the lcal infectin cntrl team members, t include lcal plicy in relatin t dress, staff health and travel assciated infectins.(l.o.5) Clear Identificatin f the main bld brne viruses which pse a threat and the methds that prevent the spread f infectins. (L.O.7) Examine the rle f antibitics and the imprtance f crrect and safe antibitic use t avid antibitic resistance. (L.O.8) Evidence fr this assessment technique may take the frm f written r graphic r any cmbinatin f these. Any evidence must be prvided in a suitable frmat. All instructins fr the learner must be clearly utlined in an assessment brief. Examinatin-Thery Weighting 40% The Examinatin-Thery will take place at the end f mdule delivery and will be f hurs duratin. Clear explanatin f the basic principles f infectin and the applicatin f standard precautins in relatin t infectin cntrl, t include the significance f an Area f Infectin Cntrl. (L.O.1) Cmprehensive discussin f the imprtance f infectin preventin and cntrl in the healthcare area, in prviding a healthy envirnment fr patients, staff and visitrs. (l..o.) Cmprehensive summary f the varius types f micr rganisms, the elements required fr the grwth, spread and subsequent infectin prcess, t include direct and indirect cntact, knwledge f the chain f infectin and the need fr vigilance and safe practice at all times. (L.O.3) Evidence f analyses f the predispsing factrs t the develpment f healthcareacquired infectins t include cntact precautins, respiratry precautins and enteric precautins. (L.O.4) The structure f the examinatin will frm tw parts. Sectin A: Answer ten ut f ten shrt answer questins. Sectin B: Answer fur structured questins. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 15
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 All instructins fr the learner must be clearly utlined in an examinatin paper. Evidence fr this assessment technique may take the frm f written, ral, graphic, audi, visual r digital evidence, r any cmbinatin f these. Any audi, vide r digital evidence must be prvided in a suitable frmat. All instructins fr the learner must be clearly utlined in an examinatin paper. 1. Grading Distinctin: 80% - 100% Merit: 65% - 79% Pass: 50% - 64% Unsuccessful: 0% - 49% At levels 4, 5 and 6 majr and minr awards will be graded. The grade achieved fr the majr award will be determined by the grades achieved in the minr awards. Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 16
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 Learner s Name: Learner Marking Sheet Skill Demnstratin 40% Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Demnstratin f: investigatin f term cleaning, disinfectin and sterilisatin cleaning standards, prcedures and frequencies decntaminatin f equipment, including patient care equipment Demnstratin f : Maximum Mark 10 Learner Mark differences between scial hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene and surgical hand hygiene; the crrect use f alchl hand gels; the need fr gd persnal skin care and efficient hand washing. 10 Implementatin f : the lcal terminal cleaning prcedure in a range f settings, such as an islatin rm; apprpriate use f single use items; their rle in utbreak management. 10 Demnstratin f the: applicatin f apprpriate management f bld and bdy fluid spillages, knwledge f plicies fr dealing with clean and siled linen, apprpriate dispsal f sharps, crrect management fllwing inculatin, injury r accidental expsure t bld and bdy fluids. Subttal 10 Ttal Mark 40 Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 17
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 Learner Marking Sheet Learner Recrd 0% Learner s Name: Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Prvisin f Maximum Mark Learner Mark a clear summary f the rle and functins f the lcal infectin cntrl team members, lcal plicy in relatin t dress, staff health and travel assciated infectins. 7 5 Clear Identificatin f the main bld brne viruses which pse a threat, the methds that prevent the spread f infectins. 7 Prvisin f a clear examinatin f the rle f antibitics understanding f the imprtance f crrect and safe antibitic use t avid antibitic resistance. 6 Subttal Ttal Mark Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 18
Crk Educatin and Training Bard Versin 3 Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 Learner s Name: Learner Marking Sheet Examinatin 40% Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Sectin A: Shrt Answer Questins - 10 Questins answer all (marks each) (Indicate questins answered) Questin N.:* Sectin B: Structured questins 4 Structured questins, answer 4 (5 marks each) (Indicate questins answered) Maximum Mark Subttal 0 Learner Mark Questin N.:* 5 5 5 5 Subttal 0 Ttal Mark 40 Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: Infectin Preventin and Cntrl 5N3734 19